The highly anticipated annual festival of Carols – The University Chapel Annual Carol Service will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the University Chapel, UWI, Mona.

All proceeds from the Service will go towards the University Chapel restoration fund.

Themed the Festival of Nine Lessons with Carols, the UWI will be hosting its first face-to-face Carol Service since 2020. The organizers are inviting the world to join the festival on YouTube as the service will also be streamed live on the UWI Mona Media

Office Manager for the Secretariat and lead organizer of the Annual Carol Service, Mr Sean Stephens, said “The annual Carol Service is an occasion for The UWI Mona to give back to the community, and is open to the public free of cost.

“For the past two (2) years most persons were not allowed to be in attendance due to restrictions as a result of Covid-19. Since the relaxation of the restrictions our faithful attendees are now welcomed back to enjoy an evening of bliss,” Mr Stephens said.

On this occasion, University Singers will perform with soloists: Ms Christena Richards, (soprano); Dr. Sean Moncrieffe, (tenor); Ms Paulan Henry, (contralto); and Mr. Archie Dunkley, (organ).  This year’s programme will also feature pieces from guest performers:  Ms Danielle Watson, (soprano); Mr. Quincy Etinoff, (tenor); Ms Tristan Dillon,   (dancer); The UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra; and The UWI Classical & Jazz Ensemble.

This highly anticipated Christmas tradition – The UWI Festival of Nine Lessons with Carols - has been a staple on Kingstonians’ calendar from the 1970s and features nine (9) Bible readings, all related to the coming of the Messiah, and heavenly renditions of traditional Christmas Carol favourites.